Archive for November, 2008

Defending champs host greatest champs tonight

A prime-time NHL Network/TSN hockey doubleheader highlights the action on the night before Thanksgiving.

First, the defending Stanley Cup-champion Detroit Red Wings host the franchise with the most Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens (…

Tucker out; Versteeg gets flexible

Fantasy Forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 26

Don’t forget to tune in to the latest episode of "NHL.com’s Fantasy FaceOff Powered by Yahoo!" on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on the NHL Network. You’ll also be able to view t…

This club is ultra-competitive

If the term "club hockey" generates images of college players playing late-night hockey in mismatched uniforms under loosely applied rules, the American Collegiate Hockey Association has no use for you or your misguided vision.

Matsos has Sheffield Steelers atop Elite League

Founded in 1993, the bmibaby Elite League is the top hockey league in the United Kingdom. The 10-team circuit features at least one entry from each segment of the UK: The Basingstoke Bison, Belfast Giants, Cardiff Devils, Coventry Blaze, E…

Emerging from the shadows to greatness

What’s that saying about darkest before dawn? The National Hockey League started 91 years ago today, in the shadow of war time and with more than a few late-night meetings. 
 
The previous season of the National Hockey Associa…

NHL catalog has a gift for every fan

Not sure what to get your hockey-loving husband? Torn just about how to make Christmas unforgettable for your goal-loving girlfriend? Well, fret no more.

NHL.com has your back with a plethora of holiday gift-giving ideas for whoever mig…

Isles collapse again in loss to Pens

For a while there, it appeared as if the New York Islanders’ third-period woes were long behind them.

But a harsh reality came crashing down on the Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday night, as the Isles blew a 3-0 lead en route to a 5-3 loss…

Northeast: Sens excelling at specials, not much else

With a 7-9-4 record, there haven’t been too many highlights this season for the Ottawa Senators, who reside in last place in the Northeast Division under new coach Craig Hartsburg. But there are bright spots.

The Senators have an excell…

Jessiman getting fresh start in Nashville organization

Forward Hugh Jessiman wasn’t sure that he wanted a trade out of the New York Rangers organization. Then he got the can’t-miss sign.

It came in the form of a phone call in late October. Two, actually.

Jessiman, 24, was taking a confer…

It’s a sibling revelry at Boston University

When Frank and Peggy Gilroy and family sit down to Thanksgiving dinner in their new Sudbury, Mass,. home this week, there will be a whole lot to be happy about.

They made the move from the family’s roots on Long Island to the Boston sub…